Free Medieval Arts and Crafts Workshop for Children
Age Group: 4 – 10 years
Date: Saturday 11th June 2022
Booking in advance is essential via 090 6442130 or [email protected] as spaces will be limited.
On Saturday 11th June 2022, Athlone Castle will join in the national celebration of Cruinniú na nÓg by hosting a series of free workshops for children and teenagers supported by Creative Ireland and Westmeath County Council.
Facilitated by popular local artist and former Abbey Road Studios residence artist Michele Fox-Bell, children will be guided to create and make their very own Medieval inspired Court Jester’s Crown. This fun and educational arts and craft workshop will also give them an opportunity to decorate large scale cardboard castles. Michele will deliver three arts and craft sessions as part of this workshop and they are all suitable for children aged between 4 and 10. The three sessions will be at 11am, 12pm and 2pm and will last for 45 mins each.
Booking in advance is essential via 090 6442130 or [email protected] as spaces will be limited.
This event is supported by Creative Ireland and Westmeath County Council.
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Visit our 13th century castle and experience history brought alive…
Athlone Castle was first built to defend the crossing point on the River Shannon and evolved into a bold defensive structure over the centuries. Elements of the original castle can still be seen today.
We tell the story of settlement in this part of Ireland’s Ancient East, from the Neolithic period through Viking, and Medieval ages to modern life in Athlone.
